Air Freight Import Clerk (Graduate Trainee)

Staines, Surrey

The Company

Yusen Logistics is working to become the world’s preferred supply chain logistics company. Our complete offer is designed to forge better connections between businesses, customers, and communities – through innovative supply chain management, freight forwarding, warehousing and distribution services. As a company we’re dedicated to a culture of continuous improvement, ensuring everyone who works with us is committed, connected and creative in making us the world’s preferred choice.

Due to continued growth, we are seeking a graduate to join our committed team at our Yusen Logistics Staines site on a full-time, permanent basis, predominantly working Monday – Friday from 09:00 – 17:00. No previous experience is required for this role as full training will be given.

This is a brilliant opportunity for an enthusiastic logistics or business graduate to gain valuable skills and develop a career with our well-established, global logistics company.

If you are committed, driven and want to start your career in freight forwarding in this varied and thriving role, then please read on!

The Benefits

• Starting salary of £28,000 per annum
• 25 days' holiday (excluding bank holidays) and 5 days’ Volunteer Leave per year
• Opportunity for Unpaid Leave subject to management approval
• Employee Referral Scheme
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Critical Illness Cover
• Free online Fitness Platform i.e., Pilates & Yoga, Mindfulness/Meditation, 24/7 support, advice, diet and Nutrition
• On-Site Mental Health First Aiders
• Employee benefits i.e., Free eye test, up to 25% off gym membership, high street vouchers
• Free access to 24/7 online GP, mental health support service, Life Events Counselling, Care Concierge Service
• Tailored development and career opportunities
• Health Cash Plan
• KareHero
  
  

This is a fantastic chance to become an experienced air import professional to join our fantastic organisation as we pursue our goal of becoming the world’s preferred logistics company.

You’ll have the chance to benefit from tailored career development, with the opportunity to expand your expertise in freight forwarding while supporting a company that is committed to continuous improvement and innovation across the logistics industry.

So, if you’re looking for a highly engaging role with a friendly and supportive team, then this is the position you’ve been waiting for!

The Role

As an Air Freight Import Clerk, you will support our airfreight import services by ensuring all air import shipments undertake their journeys successfully.

Managing Day-to-Day shipments from start to finish, you will raise import Job files, complete Import Customs declarations, arrange final mile deliveries (Groupage/Special) according to customers’ requirements and deadlines, and issue final invoices to relevant parties on Job completion.

Ensuring all import processes are done according to “AEO” compliance.

Additionally, you will ensure that all our exports follow company policies and comply with all relevant industry regulations, including AVSEC, H&S and ISO.

About You

To be considered for this role, you will need:

• The ability to prioritise and organise workloads
• Excellent IT skills, including MS Word and Excel
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
  
  

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those under consideration will be contacted.

Other organisations may call this role Air Freight Administrator, Air Import Clerk, Import Clerk, Air Freight Transport Administrator, Freight Clerk, Imports Operations Assistant, or Transport Administrator.

Yusen Logistics is an equal opportunities employer, who encourages applications from all suitably qualified and eligible applicants regardless of their personal circumstances. We make our recruiting decisions solely based on the skillset and experience. Diversity allows us to create an inclusive environment, where our employees can strive and grow their potential.

So, if you’re looking for a new role as an Air Freight Import Clerk, please apply via the button shown. This vacancy is being advertised by Webrecruit. The services advertised by Webrecruit are those of an Employment Agency.

Seniority level

• Internship

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Management and Manufacturing
• Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain and Storage

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